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Melzl Family History

Melzl Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mell, Bell, Mill, Metz, Melis, Melin, Fell, Hell, Melle, Melia

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Where is the Melzl family from?

You can see how Melzl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melzl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Melzl families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Melzl's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Melzl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melzl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Melzl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melzl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 62 immigration records available for the last name Melzl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 390 military records available for the last name Melzl. For the veterans among your Melzl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melzl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Melzl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Melzl in 1964 was 33, and 58 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melzl ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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